Hi Callie,
I’m a cis-woman, married 18 yrs with two children and recently on Twitter I received a comment in reply to my protest to the idea that women who dress “wrong” ask to get raped. An apparent Christian Right-wing responded with the comment “Get lost, transsexual pervert!” At first I was taken aback that I would be mistaken for a trans, but immediately I was offended more at the idea that, if I were trans, I would be labeled a “pervert”.

Although I’ve considered myself an LGBT ally for many years, (we named our firstborn after a lesbian friend) this tiny Twitter exchange forced me to check my privilege in a way I’ve never experienced before. I couldn’t help but think of you and the fantastic work you are doing to help educate those who may be uncomfortable but willing to learn. Thank you for your courage and your fortitude, helping the world to better understand the LGBT community!
True warm regards,
Michelle